JP2004188080A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for achieving the fusion between the original amusement of trading cards with a game, providing a new value which does not exist in the trading cards themselves in a conventional manner, and allowing a player to have emotional attachment to the trading cards, to have desire for the trading cards, and to be addicted to the game. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine puts-out one or a plurality of the trading cards, which are related to character data, with the character data stored therein, on the basis of one kind of or a plurality of kinds of character data read from the trading cards and also the advance state of the game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game apparatus that provides a game performed using a trading card that stores character data relating to a character.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a trading card is a card on which athletes, animated characters, and the like are drawn, and is collected by enthusiasts. Recently, trading cards with game characteristics used for competitive games have been provided. Trading cards having game characteristics are not only collected, but games can be advanced by various information described on the cards.
[0003]
Furthermore, recently, game devices that provide games using trading cards have appeared and have become widely popular. Such trading cards store character data relating to characters appearing in the game, and the game apparatus reads the character data stored in the trading card and advances the game. As such a game device, for example, there is a game device that rewrites character data recorded on a trading card in accordance with the progress of the game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a game device that reads character data from a trading card arranged on the arrangement panel of the terminal device, and advances the game using the character data (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Some of these game devices have a new trading card that is paid out as a bonus at the end of the game, etc., and since they can collect trading cards by playing games, they gain support from many players. ing.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-244537
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2002-301264 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the trading card paid out by the game device as described above is simply paid out as a privilege at the end of the game, there is no game in the process of obtaining a new trading card, and the trading card is collected. There is a problem that the original interest of trading cards is different from the game, and the original interest of trading cards is not fully reflected in the game.
[0006]
In addition, since the trading card that is newly paid out at the end of the game is not related to the trading card used during the game, even if a new trading card is obtained, There was a problem that I was not able to have enough attachment.
[0007]
Furthermore, usually, when a trading card related to a character with a high ability value is obtained, the player tends not to use a trading card related to a character with a low ability value in the game in order to advance the game advantageously. When a trading card related to a character with a low value is paid out, the trading card may not be used in the game.
In particular, a trading card of a character with a low ability value is not only low in utility value in a game but also low in utility value in exchanges between players, so when such a trading card is paid out However, despite being paid out as a privilege, there is a problem that the player feels frustrated and uncomfortable.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to integrate the original interest of a trading card with a game. To provide a game device that can add value and allow a player to be enthusiastic about a trading card so that the player can be immersed in the game while arousing the desire to collect the trading card. It is in.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is based on one or more character data read from a trading card and one or more character data related to the character data based on the progress of the game. There is provided a game apparatus characterized by paying out a trading card.
[0010]
More specifically, the present invention provides the following.
(1) A game device that provides a game performed using a trading card that stores character data relating to a character,
Reading means for reading character data from a trading card;
Based on the one or more character data read by the reading means and the progress of the game, a payout means for paying out one or more trading cards storing character data related to the character data is provided. It is characterized by.
[0011]
According to the invention of (1), the process of obtaining a trading card can be associated with the player, the trading card possessed at that time, and the progress of the game. It is possible to provide an unprecedented game in which the fun of trading cards and the game are fused.
[0012]
Also, since the newly issued trading card is related to the trading card possessed by the player at that time and the progress of the game, for example, the trading card related to character A and the trading card related to character B It is possible to give the player a sense of growing a trading card, such as creating a trading card related to a stronger character C from the card. As a result, the player can be attached to the newly acquired trading card and can be immersed in the game.
[0013]
In addition, the trading card can be given value as a creation material for receiving payment of a new trading card in addition to the value as an exchange material between players and the value in the game, For example, even a trading card that originally has a low value for the player itself, such as a trading card related to a character having a low ability value, or a trading card possessed in duplicate, can have a new value. As a result, there is no risk that a trading card with a low ability value will not be used, and even if the ability value of a character related to a trading card paid out during the game or a separately purchased trading card is low, It does not cause irritation or discomfort, and makes it possible to have a new motivation for the game.
[0014]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The game device according to (1) above,
A writing means for writing character data into a trading card to be paid out by the payout means is provided.
[0015]
According to the invention of (2), since it is not necessary to store a large number of trading cards in the game device, it is possible to reduce the labor involved in replenishing the trading cards, and further downsize the game device itself. It is also possible to do.
[0016]
Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The game device according to (1) above,
It comprises a selection means for selecting a trading card to be paid out by the payout means from a plurality of trading cards for storing character data in advance.
[0017]
According to the invention of (3), since a trading card for storing character data in advance is paid out, quick payout becomes possible. Also, in the game device, character data is not written to a newly paid trading card. For example, an unused trading card such as a packaged trading card can be paid out to increase the player's satisfaction. Is possible.
[0018]
The game device of the present invention includes, for example, a business game device, a home game device, a portable game device and the like installed in a so-called game center. The game device may be configured such that a plurality of people can play a game at the same time. Furthermore, as a configuration connected to other game devices via a communication line, various types of data may be transmitted / received to / from each other.
Note that when the present invention is applied to a home game device or a portable game device, the game device preferably includes the writing means described above. This is because even if a large number of trading cards are not stored in the game apparatus, a new trading card can be paid out.
[0019]
The trading card according to the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it can store character data relating to the character. For example, a card or an IC card provided with a magnetic stripe can be used as the trading card according to the present invention. When an IC card is used as the trading card according to the present invention, the IC card may be a contact type or a non-contact type. Examples of the non-contact type IC card include a transponder used in an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system. This technique is a conventionally known technique and is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-21875, and will not be described here. In the present invention, it is also possible to use a trading card in which a pattern related to character data is formed so as to be optically distinguishable.
[0020]
The game device of the present invention is provided with reading means corresponding to the type of trading card as described above. Such reading means is not particularly limited. For example, when a trading card on which a pattern related to character data is formed so as to be optically distinguishable on the surface is used, an image sensor is used. It is possible to use a conventionally known one such as using as a reading means. In addition, the game device of the present invention receives the fact that the character data has changed according to the progress of the game in order to enable the addition / change of the character data stored in the trading card. An updating means for writing to the trading card may be provided.
[0021]
Further, on the surface of the trading card as described above, the contents of the character data stored in the trading card (for example, the appearance of the character, the ability value of the character, etc.) are drawn. As the card, it is possible to use a rewritable card capable of repeatedly erasing and printing the contents of character data. Note that the rewritable card and the printing process and erasing process related to the rewritable card are conventionally known techniques and are described in detail in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-80682, and will not be described. Also, when repeatedly erasing and printing the contents of character data, for example, a method of printing the contents of character data using toner that disappears when irradiated with ultraviolet light, or only toner printed on a trading card It is also possible to use a method of physically or chemically peeling the film.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the game device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following, the game apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to a case where the game apparatus of the present invention is applied to an arcade game apparatus as a preferred embodiment.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the game apparatus of the present invention.
In the game apparatus shown in FIG. 1, a transponder of an RFID system is used as a trading card, and a rewritable card that can repeatedly perform erasing and printing of the contents of character data drawn on the surface thereof is used.
[0024]
The game apparatus 10 includes a main body apparatus 11 including a total of eight satellites 12 including four units arranged on the front side and four units arranged on the back side, and a maximum of eight people can play a game simultaneously. it can. A large monitor 13 is suspended between the four satellites 12 arranged on the front side and the four satellites 12 arranged on the back side, and the progress of the game is displayed.
[0025]
On the top surface of the satellite 12, a monitor 14 on which an image relating to the game is displayed, a control unit 15 operated by the player, and a coin insertion slot 15 for inserting coins necessary for playing the game are installed. Yes. Further, three TC (trading card) entrances 17a to 17c and an MC (memory card) insertion slot 18 are provided on the back side thereof. Note that the memory card and the trading card are both used in the game apparatus 10, but the memory card stores data relating to the game history of the player, and trading in which character data is stored. It is different from a card.
[0026]
FIG. 2A is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the main unit 11 of the game apparatus 10, and FIG. 2B is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the satellite 12 of the game apparatus 10. It is.
As shown in FIG. 2A, a main control unit 30 is provided in the main body device 11 of the game apparatus 10. The main control unit 30 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 31, a memory (RAM) 32, a sound circuit 33, and a graphic display circuit 34. The CPU 31 is connected to eight satellites 12 via an interface circuit (I / F) 36.
[0027]
The memory 32 stores various image data displayed on the large monitor 13, a control program, and the like. The sound circuit 33 is connected to a sound amplifier 35 that outputs sound corresponding to various images displayed on the large monitor 13. The graphic display circuit 34 causes the large monitor 13 to display an image selected by a control signal from the CPU 31.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 2B, a control unit 40 is provided in the satellite 12. The control unit 40 includes a CPU 41, a memory 42, a sound circuit 43, a graphic display circuit 44, and a drive circuit 48. The main unit 11 and the control unit 15 are connected via the I / F 46, and the CPU 41 receives various data and programs from the main unit via the I / F 46, and the player operates the control unit 15. Thus, the command signal supplied can be received. Further, a coin discriminator 52 is connected to the CPU 41 via an I / F 46, and the coin discriminator 52 supplies a detection signal to the CPU 41 when detecting a coin thrown into the coin slot 16.
[0029]
The sound circuit 43 is connected to a sound amplifier 45 that outputs sound corresponding to various images displayed on the monitor 14. The graphic display circuit 44 causes the monitor 26 to display an image selected by a control signal from the CPU 41.
A reader / writer (R / W) 47 is connected to the CPU 41 and reads data from a memory card inserted into the MC insertion slot 18 and writes data to the memory card. Also, the R / W 50 is connected to the CPU 41, and the command signal is transmitted to the trading card inserted into the TC gateways 17a to 17c, and the response signal is received from the trading card. Write character data to the card or read character data from the trading card.
[0030]
In addition, a printing device 49 is connected to the drive circuit 48. The printing device 49 prints and erases character data drawn on the surface of the trading card according to a control signal from the CPU 41. That is, the printing device 49 prints the content of the character data on the surface of the trading card by irradiating light on the surface of the trading card in a pattern corresponding to the content of the character data. On the other hand, the contents of the character data printed on the surface of the trading card are erased by subjecting the entire surface of the trading card to heat treatment at a specific temperature.
Further, a TC transfer device 51 is connected to the CPU 40. The TC transport device 51 stores or transports a trading card taken into the satellite 12 or a trading card to be paid out according to a control signal from the CPU 41.
[0031]
Next, a trading card used for the game apparatus 10 will be described.
FIG. 3A is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a trading card according to the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a partially enlarged sectional view thereof. In FIG. 3A, for convenience of explanation, a part of the trading card is shown in a cross-sectional view.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 3A, the trading card 20 is obtained by sequentially laminating a colored layer 23, a rewritable layer 22, and a transparent protective layer 21 on the upper surface of a rectangular base material 24. A single chip 25 is embedded between the colored layer 23 and the substrate 24, and an antenna 26 for radio wave transmission / reception is printed. The single chip 25 includes a transmission / reception circuit, a control circuit, and a memory. The single chip 25 receives a command signal from the R / W 50 from the antenna 26 to generate power, and rewrites character data stored in the memory. The character data is transmitted as a response radio wave.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 3B, the colored layer 23 is composed of a large number of fine dots of magenta (M), cyan (C), and yellow (Y), and the rewritable layer 22 is formed at a specific temperature. By performing the heat treatment, it is reversibly changed to transparent or opaque. When the printing device 49 heats the entire surface of the trading card at a specific temperature, the entire surface of the rewritable layer 22 becomes transparent, and the entire surface of the trading card becomes black, which is a mixed color of magenta, cyan, and yellow. By doing so, the contents of the character data printed on the surface of the trading card can be erased. On the other hand, when the printing device 49 emits light with a pattern corresponding to the content of the character data, the rewritable layer 22 is selectively made opaque, and the content of the character data appears on the surface of the trading card. In this way, the contents of the character data can be printed on the surface of the trading card.
[0034]
Hereinafter, a method for playing a game by the game apparatus 10 and contents of the game provided by the game apparatus 10 will be described.
(A) Procedure for starting the game
First, the player needs to obtain a memory card before starting the game. The method of providing the memory card to the player is not particularly limited. For example, the memory card may be sold at a game center, and the game device 10 receives a certain amount of coins inserted into the game device 10. It is good also as paying out from 10. The memory card is a card including a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, for example, and stores a game history (for example, a proficiency value of a hero operated by the player). By using the memory card, the game can be interrupted and resumed. Next, the player can start a game by inserting a certain coin into the coin insertion slot 16 and inserting the memory card into the MC insertion slot 18.
[0035]
(B) Outline of the game
In the game provided by the game apparatus 10, a trading card is inserted into the TC doorway 17 installed in the satellite 12 so that a character appears in a virtual world spreading during the game, and the main character operated by the player is displayed together with the character. This is an adventure game aimed at collecting "small medals" scattered in the virtual world. Since the satellite 12 is provided with three TC doorways 17, the main character can adventure with three characters at the same time. Also, the virtual world is common to all eight satellites 12. When the main character operated by one player encounters the main character operated by another player in the virtual world, the battle between the two players is started.
[0036]
The “small medal” can be obtained by winning a battle with a monster living in the virtual world or winning a battle with another player. When the collected medals are taken to a predetermined place in the virtual world, a character corresponding to the type and quantity of the medals can be acquired, and a trading card storing character data relating to this character is installed in the satellite 12. It is paid out from the TC gateway 17. For example, if you have a large number of medals or a medal with a rare value, a trading card of a character with a high ability value will be paid out. As a result, the protagonist can adventure with a stronger character, so the game can be advanced advantageously, collecting trading cards of characters with higher ability values and rare trading cards. It becomes possible.
[0037]
In addition, the ability value of the main character or character is improved by gaining experience through adventures, such as winning battles with monsters that live in the virtual world or winning battles with other players. It is possible to make it. The changed ability value is stored as a game history in a memory card or as character data in a trading card.
[0038]
(C) Character composition
In the game provided by the game device 10, when the main character goes to a predetermined place in the virtual world, the character data read from the trading card by the R / W 50 (hereinafter also referred to as original character data) and the progress of the game are displayed. Based on this, a trading card in which character data related to the original character data (hereinafter also referred to as new character data) is stored is paid out.
[0039]
First, character data will be described.
FIG. 4 is a view showing a part of a table showing character data of characters appearing in the game.
This table shows the initial character data of the character, and is stored in the memory 32 of the main unit 11 and the memory 42 of each satellite 12. From the top row, the name, attribute, attack power, defense power, maximum HP (physical strength), maximum MP (magic power) and special ability are shown. The attack power, the defense power, the maximum HP, and the maximum MP are the ability values of the character, and it can be said that the higher the ability value, the stronger the character. The special ability is, for example, a technique or magic, and the battle can be advantageously advanced by using these. The attribute is a character type or race. For example, a type A character has high attack power and defensive power, and the same type of character has common characteristics, such as acquiring “sword skill” as a special ability as the ability value increases.
[0040]
In the example shown in FIG. 4, the attribute of “machine human” is A type, and has sword skills A and B as special abilities. The attribute of “Saturn” is B type, and has magic A, B and C as special abilities. The attribute of “scorpion” is C type and has physical skills A and B as special abilities.
[0041]
Next, the blending process performed to pay out one or more new trading cards based on the one or more original character data and the progress of the game will be described.
FIG. 5 shows a subroutine related to the blending process executed in the satellite 12 when a predetermined condition in the game (for example, a condition that the main character arrives at a predetermined place in the virtual world) is satisfied. It is a flowchart.
[0042]
First, the CPU 41 performs processing for reading character data from the trading card inserted into the TC doorway 17 (step S10). That is, the CPU 41 transmits a control signal to the R / W 50 to transmit a command signal to the trading card inserted into the TC entrance 17 and receive a response signal issued from the trading card. Make it. This response signal includes character data. As a result, the original character data is read from the trading card inserted into the TC doorway 17, and the character data is stored in the memory 42. At this time, the control unit 40 and the R / W 50 function as reading means for reading character data from the trading card.
[0043]
Since the game apparatus 10 is provided with three TC doorways 17, it is possible to read character data from three trading cards at the same time. Although not shown in the figure, if it is determined in step S10 that a trading card is not inserted into the TC gateway 17, for example, an image that prompts the user to insert a trading card into the TC gateway 17. May be displayed on the monitor 14.
[0044]
Next, the CPU 41 reads out various necessary image data from the memory 42 based on the character data stored in the memory 42 and performs a process of displaying the selected image on the monitor 14 via the graphic display circuit 44 ( Step S11). This selection image is an image that prompts the user to select which character data is the original character data. For example, when character data is read from three trading cards in step S10, An image showing the three character data is displayed on the monitor 14.
[0045]
Next, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an instruction for blending has been input (step S12). That is, the CPU 41 determines whether or not an instruction signal supplied from the control unit 15 is received by operating the control unit 15 according to the operation procedure in the selected image. This instruction signal includes an instruction to select whether or not to mix characters and an instruction to select which character to mix.
[0046]
If it is determined in step S12 that an instruction for blending has not been input, this subroutine ends, and the game proceeds without blending the character. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that an instruction for blending has been input, the CPU 41 determines new character data based on the one or more original character data to be instructed and the progress of the game. Is performed (step S13). The process in step S13 is performed based on, for example, the table shown in FIG.
[0047]
FIG. 6 is a table showing the relationship between two original character data and one new character data, and is stored in the memory 32 of the main unit 11 and the memory 42 of each satellite 12. The top row and the leftmost column of the table show the attributes of the original character data, respectively, and the central portion of the table shows the attributes of the new character data and the number of special abilities inherited from the original character data. It is shown.
For example, when A-type and B-type original character data is selected, the new character data becomes C-type character data, and four special abilities are included in the special abilities included in the A-type and B-type original character data. It will be included in the new character data. Further, the initial character data shown in FIG. 4 is used as the ability value of the new character data. The character data determined in this way is stored in the memory 42 of the satellite 12, for example.
[0048]
Next, the CPU 41 transmits a control signal to the R / W 50, thereby erasing the original character data stored in the trading card inserted into the TC entrance 17 and sending a control signal to the printing device 49. By transmitting, the content of the original character data printed on the surface of the trading card is deleted (step S14). The trading card from which the original character data has been deleted is stored in a predetermined location of the main unit 11 or the satellite 12 by the TC transport device 51 that operates in response to a control signal from the CPU 41. Alternatively, the new character data may be written to the trading card from which the original character data has been deleted in step S15 described later without being transported to a predetermined location by the TC transport device 51.
[0049]
Next, the CPU 41 transmits a control signal to the R / W 50 to write and store new character data in the trading card, and transmits the control signal to the printing device 49 to thereby store the trading card. In step S15, the contents of the new character data are printed. As the trading card to which the new character data is written, the trading card processed in step S14 may be used, or a trading card stored in advance in a predetermined location in the main unit 11 or the satellite 12 is used. It may be done.
At this time, the control unit 40 and the R / W 50 function as writing means for writing and storing new character data in a newly issued trading card.
[0050]
Next, the CPU 41 performs a process of paying out a trading card storing new character data from the TC gateway 17 (step S16), and ends this subroutine. As a result, the player can obtain a trading card in which new character data related to the original character data is stored.
When the subroutine shown in FIG. 6 is being executed, the control unit 40, the printing device 49, the R / W 50, and the TC transport layer device 51 determine that character based on one or more original character data and the progress of the game. It functions as a payout means for paying out one or more trading cards in which character data related to the data is stored.
[0051]
FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a trading card storing original character data and a trading card storing new character data.
Trading cards 20a and 20b are trading cards in which original character data is stored, and trading card 20c is a trading card in which new character data is stored.
[0052]
The attribute “C type” of the new character data stored in the trading card 20c is determined by the table shown in FIG. 6 based on the attributes “A type” and “B type” of the original character data. The capability value is determined by the table shown in FIG. Of the new character data “Tokugi” (special abilities) stored in the trading card 20c, “sword technique A”, “sword technique B”, “magic B” and “magic C” are the trading card 20a. Special abilities "sword skill A" and "sword skill B" stored in the original character data, and special abilities "magic A", "magic B" and "magic C" of the original character data stored in the trading card 20b. Based on the above, it is determined by the table shown in FIG. Further, “Physical technique A” and “Physical technique B” are determined by the table shown in FIG.
[0053]
As described above, the attribute of the character related to the new character data is determined based on the attribute of the original character data, and the special ability of the character related to the original character data is inherited to the special ability of the character related to the new character data. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if the trading card is growing. As a result, the player can have a feeling of attachment to the newly acquired trading card and can be immersed in the game.
[0054]
In addition, since the process of obtaining a trading card storing new character data is related to the trading card storing the original character data and the progress of the game, the player collects the trading cards in the game. You can enjoy the action, and you can enjoy an unprecedented game that combines the original fun of trading cards and the game.
[0055]
Further, for example, when the trading card 20a is held in duplicate, or when the ability value of the character related to the trading card 20b is low and not used in the game, the trading card 20a and / or 20b has a low value for the player. Even so, according to the game device 10, the player can obtain a new trading card 20c by using the trading cards 20a and 20b. In addition to the value as exchange material between players and the value in the game, the value as a creation material for receiving payment of a new trading card can be given. As a result, there is no risk that a trading card with a low ability value will not be used, and even if the ability value of a character related to a trading card paid out during the game or a separately purchased trading card is low, It does not cause irritation or discomfort, and makes it possible to have a new motivation for the game.
[0056]
In the above-described example, a case where one trading card storing new character data is paid out from two original character data has been described. In the present invention, the number of original character data and the number of new character data ( The number of newly issued trading cards) is not particularly limited, and does not always have to be constant. For example, at the beginning of the game, one trading card storing new character data is paid out from two original character data, and at the end of the game, new character data is extracted from three original character data. It is also possible to change the number of original character data and the number of new character data according to the progress of the game, such that two trading cards in which are stored are paid out. Further, the player may be able to select the number of original character data and the number of new character data.
[0057]
In the present invention, all of the new character data may be determined based on all of the original character data, or all of the new character data may be determined based on a part of the original character data. A part of the new character data may be determined based on the entire character data.
Further, all of the new character data and all of the original character data may be related, or part of the new character data and all of the original character data may be related, and all of the new character data and the original character data may be related. A part of the character data may be related.
[0058]
Also, there is no particular limitation on which data among the various data constituting the original character data is determined based on which data is related to which data. Absent. In the example described above, the attributes and special abilities of the character related to the new character data are determined by the table shown in FIG. 6, and the ability values of the character related to the new character data are determined by the table shown in FIG. For example, the new character data is determined by performing an operation based on the original character data such that the average value of the ability values of the characters related to the original character data is used as the ability value of the characters related to the new character data. It is good.
[0059]
In the present invention, a trading card storing new character data may not be obtained by, for example, purchasing or winning a battle with a monster in the virtual world. In this way, the trading card storing the new character data can be given a rare value, and the value of the trading card can be differentiated according to the acquisition route. It is possible to improve and improve the game.
[0060]
Further, in the above-described example, the game apparatus having the writing means for writing the character data to the newly paid trading card has been described. However, in the present invention, from among a plurality of trading cards that store character data in advance. It is also desirable to provide a selection means for selecting a newly issued trading card. For example, various trading cards that store character data in advance are stored in the game device so that the character data can be identified, and when a new trading card is paid out, the trading card in which the new character data is stored Select and pay out.
[0061]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the process of obtaining a trading card can be associated with the player, the trading card possessed at that time, or the progress of the game, so the act of collecting the trading card is incorporated into the game. It is possible to provide an unprecedented game in which the fun of trading cards and the game are fused.
[0062]
In addition, since the newly issued trading cards are related to the trading cards that the player has at that time and the progress of the game, it is as if the trading cards are growing for the player. Can be given. As a result, the player can be attached to the newly acquired trading card and can be immersed in the game.
[0063]
In addition, the trading card can be given value as a creation material for receiving payment of a new trading card in addition to the value as an exchange material between players and the value in the game, For example, even a trading card that originally has a low value for the player itself, such as a trading card related to a character having a low ability value, or a trading card possessed in duplicate, can have a new value. As a result, there is no risk that a trading card with a low ability value will not be used, and even if the ability value of a character related to a trading card paid out during the game or a separately purchased trading card is low, It does not cause irritation or discomfort, and makes it possible to have a new motivation for the game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a game apparatus of the present invention.
2A is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the main unit of the game apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B schematically shows the internal configuration of the satellite of the game apparatus. It is a block diagram.
FIG. 3A is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a trading card according to the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a partially enlarged sectional view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a part of an example of a table indicating character data of characters appearing in a game.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine related to the blending process executed in the satellite.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a part of an example of a table indicating a relationship between two original character data and one character data.
FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a trading card in which original character data is stored and a trading card in which new character data is stored.
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10 Game device
11 Main unit
12 Satellite
13 Large monitor
14 Monitor
15 Control section
16 Coin slot
17 (17a-17c) TC insertion slot
18 MC insertion slot
20 (20a-20c) Trading Card
30 Main control unit
31, 41 CPU
32, 42 memory
33, 43 Sound circuit
34, 44 Graphic display circuit
35, 45 Sound amplifier and speaker
47, 50 R / W
49 Printing device

Claims (3)

A game device that provides a game performed using a trading card that stores character data relating to a character,
Reading means for reading character data from a trading card;
Based on the one or more character data read by the reading means and the progress of the game, a payout means for paying out one or more trading cards storing character data related to the character data is provided. A game device characterized by the above. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a writing unit that writes character data to a trading card to be paid out by the payout unit. The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a selection unit that selects a trading card to be paid out by the payout unit from among a plurality of trading cards that store character data in advance.

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